hotmtlnovel Chapter 57 A Slight Smile
Chapter 57 A Slight Smile
After much deliberation, Du Ze finally decided to choose the eighth option.
the reason is simple.
He wants to improve his jumping ability, doesn't want to give up speed, and wants to increase his strength. Coordination is also important for a forward of his height and build. Hang time and balance are advanced versions of dynamic talent.
Therefore, the only option that can satisfy his desire for both is the eighth one.
However, choosing the eighth option is a huge gamble.
If he wins the bet, all seven items above will increase by 5%, then he will make a huge profit, maximizing the benefits of this enhancement.
If you lose the bet, your dynamic talents in all aspects will only increase by a minimum of 1%.
That's a huge loss!
Compared to a single item plus 10%, this is a huge loss.
But he didn't think he would be that unlucky. Even if he was unfortunately drawn, well... even a small thing is still something, and this championship would at least be some reward.
Thinking about it, it seems acceptable.
With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and silently chose the eighth option.
[Selected the eighth item to begin random talent enhancement. Loading...]
Three seconds later.
Strength +5%
Du Ze almost jumped up; this is a great start.
But it was this good start that made his heart race, and he just stared blankly at the words "Loading".
Three seconds later.
[Neural perception +1%]
Du Ze almost swore.
Then it started loading again.
Endurance +1%
Could it be that unlucky, with only 1% remaining?
At that moment, his heart began to pound.
Jump +5%
Du Ze was overjoyed and jumped up in excitement.
But it's not exactly a win, since choosing the jump option directly would obviously increase the ceiling even more.
He felt that three 5% figures would be needed to barely break even.
[Balance and hang time +3%]
Well, it's alright, I can accept it.
[Coordination +4%]
Making a little money, now let's look at the last item.
Speed is the talent he truly needs right now, and that's making him nervous.
Please don't let it be 2%, please don't let it be...
Perhaps his prayers had an effect.
Speed +5%
They made a killing.
In his excitement, Du Ze grabbed Lawrence, who was singing and dancing, and she, thinking that Du Ze was overjoyed by the victory, shouted, "We are the champions..."
Duze didn't care about winning the championship. After letting go of Lawrence, he ran two steps, jumped up, and punched the air twice in celebration.
This is truly exhilarating.
Speed, jumping, and strength—all three dynamic talents—have increased by 5%. Without a doubt, this is an absolutely huge surprise; he made the right bet.
Unfortunately, its coordination and hang time are a bit lacking; if both of these were 5%, it would be perfect.
However, he was already quite content with what he had gained.
With these improvements, his dynamic talent will reach a new level, which is another major asset for him in the draft.
As the crowd calmed down, both sides lined up for the formal award ceremony.
Ty Lawson, who was crying his eyes out, is back, but he was expressionless when he stood on the silver medal podium.
Next, the championship trophy was presented, and leader Carroll gave a brief speech, thanking this, thanking that, thanking heaven, and thanking earth.
Afterwards, everyone in Missouri, including the starters, substitutes, and coaching staff, stood together to hold the trophy and take a group photo.
Next comes the net-cutting segment, a very interesting NCAA tradition.
Each of the champion players climbed onto the basketball hoop and cut off the net from the game to keep as a keepsake, symbolizing the taking of the fruits of victory and the attainment of the top.
Simply put, it means cutting off the champion and taking it for yourself.
This is a long-standing NCAA tradition, using such a classic scene to announce to basketball fans across the United States the birth of this year's champion.
Next, the MOP (Member of the Month) is awarded, also known as the top four MOP.
This award is quite prestigious, equivalent to the most outstanding person in the semi-finals and finals.
Historically, it was Wayne Ellington who won this award.
This time, however, thanks to Du Ze's flapping of the butterfly's wings, he didn't get a share.
Of course, Du Ze had nothing to do with it.
In the previous game against Michigan State, Duze's stats weren't impressive, so even though he put up a crazy stat line of 21 points, 15 rebounds, 11 blocks, and 5 assists in this game (8-for-11 shooting, 2-for-4 from three-point range, and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line), he still didn't receive this honor.
Because there are people who are better than him.
That person was Carroll, who continued his excellent performance from the previous game, shooting 11-for-19 from the field, including 4-for-9 from three-point range, scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, ultimately winning the MOP trophy.
Du Ze didn't react much.
This award is at most something you can admire from home; it doesn't really boost your chances of being drafted. Historically, even when Wayne Ellington won the Most Outstanding Player award, he was only selected 28th overall.
In contrast, Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson were selected 13th and 18th overall, respectively.
He certainly wasn't envious at all.
But some people disagreed.
As Du Ze stood not far from the scorer's table, he clearly heard a commentator speaking out in his defense: "Unbelievable, Du Ze isn't the MOP? 21 points, 15 rebounds, 11 blocks, and 5 assists—such a dominant performance would earn any player the MOP award, and they would all be recognized."
"I don't mean any disrespect to DeMar, but if you watched the whole game, you would clearly see how terrifying Duzer's dominance was. It's fair to say that it was Duzer's dominant performance on both ends of the court that allowed Missouri to easily defeat North Carolina."
"Even extending to the entire tournament, Duze played at a top level. In the six tournament games, he averaged 16.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 2.5 assists, with an overall field goal percentage of 61.4% and a three-point percentage as high as 57.6%. Isn't that enough?"
"The most terrifying thing is that he averages 7 blocks per game! His rim protection, his help defense, his sweeping, every defensive possession he makes affects the course of the game. To put it bluntly, Duze is the foundation of Missouri."
"Therefore, in my opinion, Duze is the best player in this tournament."
When he heard someone firmly stand by his side and speak out for him, Du Ze simply smiled and remained noncommittal.
After the awards ceremony, a highlight reel of Missouri's season was played on a large screen.
The people of Missouri put their arms around each other's shoulders and looked up silently.
This scene was exceptionally heartwarming.
Du Ze's mind began to replay the bits and pieces of his journey into this world.
Before the tournament started, I felt like a complete novice, with absolutely no feel for the ball...
His clumsy performance in a one-on-one fight with Carroll made him look like a green recruit...
When the ugly guy confided in Lawrence about his NBA aspirations, it was as if he'd heard some unbelievable story...
But now, it's all in the past.
Based on his outstanding performance in the six games of the tournament, he is confident that he has already achieved his goal of making it to the NBA.
As for where he will ultimately be picked, that depends on many factors.
For example, the physical test data during the joint training camp is crucial. Countless talented individuals fail at this stage, while countless others soar to great heights thanks to their outstanding physical test data.
For example, shooting training can reveal your shooting form, shooting habits, accuracy, ball feel, and ball control, which can be of some reference value.
For example, the 5-on-5 during the trial is a real test, where your performance on the court and your adaptability are fully demonstrated.
There's also an interview to learn about your personality, hobbies, basketball IQ, and most importantly, your communication skills.
In addition, physical examinations, screening for old injuries, heart and joints, and checking for any hidden injuries or diseases, etc.
There are just too many factors.
The most important thing is that you have to fit the team's needs.